Jul 31 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminum 6003 is a wrought alloy with good corrosion resistance. Aluminum 6003 plate alloy is heat treatable whereas the sheet is not heat treatable. The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminum 6003 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminum 6003 alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Aluminum, Al |
95.2-98.9 |
Magnesium, Mg |
0.80-1.5 |
Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.60 |
Chromium, Cr |
≤ 0.35 |
Silicon, Si |
0.35-1 |
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.10 |
Titanium, Ti |
≤ 0.10 |
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.20 |
Remainder (each) |
≤ 0.050 |
Remainder (total) |
≤ 0.15 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminum 6003 alloy are outlined in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
2.70 g/cm³ |
0.0975 lb/in³ |
Applications
Aluminum 6003 sheet/plate alloy is used in the following applications:
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Construction and piping
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Decoration and packaging
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Cover materials
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Printing
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Electronic elements
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Refrigeration and air conditioners
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Automobiles